Why sell to us
Collector to collector.
No middlemen.
Real offers, real sales data
Price guides don't reflect what collectors actually pay. Every valuation is based on live Whatnot and eBay results, the platforms I sell on every week.
You deal with me, not a call centre
No forms routed to a buying team. You talk directly to Lee, a lifelong collector who knows what your books mean to you.
Hassle-free, UK-wide
Single longbox or full house clearout, I handle the logistics, couriers and collections across the country.
Meet Lee
Hi, I'm Lee. I'm not
a buying department.
Retro Relics Comics is a one-man operation, and that's the point. I've been collecting comics my whole life, long before any of this became a business. When you sell to me, you're dealing with someone who actually cares about the books.
I buy collections across the UK, single keys, full runs, vintage lots and entire estate collections. I sell hand-picked issues live on Whatnot most weeks and through my eBay store the rest of the time, which is exactly why my offers are based on what books are genuinely selling for right now, not a price guide printed years ago.
I'll look at what you've got, tell you honestly what matters and what doesn't, and make you a clear offer. There's no obligation to take it.
Free collector tools
Know your books before you sell.
Value My Comic
Look up what your key issues are actually selling for on the live market. Free, instant.
First Appearances
Which issue was a character's first? The database every collector needs, free to search.
Should I Grade It?
Work out if grading your comic with CGC is actually worth it, a real ROI calculator using your own numbers.
Comic Reading Order
Origins, first appearances and where to start reading. 19 characters from Batman and Spider-Man to Judge Dredd, Hellboy and the Turtles.
Send Your Collection
Photos + a few details = a personal offer from Lee, usually within a day.
How it works
Three steps to done.
Send a few photos
A quick message with some snaps or a rough list is all I need to get started.
Get a straight offer
I come back with a clear, no-pressure valuation based on what the market is doing now.
Get paid
Once we agree, handover is arranged and payment is immediate.
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What sellers say
Real stories. Real collectors.
"Lee was incredibly respectful and offered a very fair price compared to the corporate buyers. Highly recommended."
"Found a Silver Age Spidey in incredible condition. The packaging was bulletproof and the service was genuinely personal."
"The Whatnot streams are brilliant. Friendly community and always clear about book conditions."